Migrants could play a vital role in addressing Greece’s severe labour shortages, according to Dimitra Lygoura, Secretary General for the Reception of Asylum Applicants. Speaking at the 5th Olympia Forum, she highlighted significant gaps in key sectors like agriculture and tourism, with nearly 200,000 workers needed. Lygoura also emphasised the importance of early social integration for migrants, noting that 750,000 legal migrants are already employed in Greece, contributing to the economy and gaining financial independence through supportive policies.
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At the Athens Riviera Forum 2024, US Ambassador George Tsunis praised Greece’s “economic miracle” and the resurgence of US-Greece relations, driven by American investments. He highlighted Greece’s economic transformation, exceptional workforce, and role as a stable partner in a volatile region, while advocating for migrant integration and unity.